TO SUM UP 2009............

"Sooner or Later", N.E.R.D.

THAT'S MY NEW YEARS JAM

THAT'S MY NEW YEARS JAM!!!

We at L + W have found the ultimate party for New Years 2010!

That's My Jam: Brooklyn's Queer Dance Party with Sargeant Sass

Time: Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 10 PM to Friday January1, 2010 at 4 AM

Location: Sputnik Bar

Address: 262 Taaffe Place, South Brooklyn, New York

Cover: $10

DJ's will be Michelle Le Hysterik (Israel) and DJ Tikka (TMJ).

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thats.my.jam

ON THE 12TH DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

THANKS FOR THE LIPSTICK + WILDFLOWERS ALL BLACK APPAREL! YOU KNOW HOW WE DO......"BLACK CARDS, BLACK CARS ALL BLACK EVERYTHING" CONTINUES IN 2010.

ON THE 11TH DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

All I can say is your the best! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

ON THE 10TH DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

Just what I needed for blogging on the go!

VAIO P Series Lifestyle PC: Intel Processor (1.33 GHz),Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic...Features: 8" display with XBRITE-ECO LCD technology, 2GB RAM, 60 GB HDD, 1.5 lbs

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM LIPSTICK + WILDFLOWERS

ON THE 9TH DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

Thanks for searching near and far for these hard to find Nike Air Terra Humaras. These are definitely contraband. I can finally throw the old ones with the hole in the bottom away. Thanks so much.

BRITTANY MURPHY_RIP

This Is a sad day for us...we really liked Brittany, SUCH A LOSS!
We loved her in everything from "CLUELESS TO "SIN CITY".
LIPSTICK + WILDFLOWERS sends out condolences to her family.
New York Times

ON THE 8TH DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

Exactly what I needed for the Northern winters.....warmth, comfort and style. Thanks Babe!

ON THE 7TH DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

One of my favorite staples "Thai Vert" hand soap, lotion, candal and a air spray.

ON THE 6TH DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

Refining my skills in the lost art of mixing the perfect drink. Good to add to my other bartending resources. Do you want your Martini shaken or stirred?

ON THE 5TH DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

LV mousepad to go with the Mac. I think that's a good look....thanks Babe!

ON THE 4TH DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

I was so upset when the Iron Faires closed in St Mark's Place. The whole place was so mystical upon entry and transformed you into another time/place. The knowledgeable salesperson gave the personality of a few of the fairies. I loved this store, I thought I wouldn't be able to get my faires here in the US. Thanks for Asria, Babe your the best!

ON THE 3RD DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

Being the minimalist that I am and I don't like carrying a lot of stuff around. I keep it simple with the ID and credit card. A choice between the Gucci and LV card case on any given day.

ON THE 2ND DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

For those who know me really well know that I LOVE shawl collars. Thanks Babe, I know you love me!

I knew it! My teenage crush comes out as a lesbian!

I knew it...and everyone thought I was crazy for feeling her! Meredith Baxter Birney, who has five kids from three marriages, went on The Today Show recently too announce that she is lesbian. Meredith didn’t think it was a big deal. She only wanted to announce it after being under pressure from tabloids like The National Enquirer who recently printed pictures of her and her partner on a lesbian cruise.

Meredith, who played Mrs. Keaton, Michael J. Fox’s mom on Family Ties, says she discovered herself seven years ago. Four years ago she met Nancy Locke who she’s still with to this day. Congrats to Ms. Birney!

ON THE 1ST DAY OF XMAS MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME......

Yes!!!! these Christmas themed Stan Smith II, tennis classics feature green suede and red contrast on the tongue and heel. The main feature of the sneaker is instead of the usual Stan Smith stamp there is a “Seasons Greetings” stamp instead. Thanks Babe, I love them!

THE LOVE OF MY LIFE..........

WEEKLY SELECTION FROM MY IPOD PLAYLIST!

"HEAVEN HELP ME" BY DEON ESTUS

MY BLUEPRINT: GRACE CODDINGTON

ABOUT HER:

Grace Coddington was born in Anglesey, a remote Welsh island, in 1941. She won British Vogue’s young model competition at eighteen, and for the next decade lived the life of a cover girl. In 1968, she joined British Vogue as a fashion editor; there she remained until 1987 when Calvin Klein hired her to be his design director. She went to American Vogue the following year and became its creative director in 1995, a position she still holds.

CHECK OUT SOME OF HER WORK: CLICK HERE

LIPSTICK + WILDFLOWERS LIFE LESSON OF THE DAY....

LET'S GO YANKEES!!!!!!!!!

ADD "2009" TO THAT!

MY LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

WEEKLY SELECTION FROM MY IPOD PLAYLIST!

"HAD IT UP 2 HERE" BY QUEEN LATIFAH

WHAT DO YOU SEE?

THIS IS WHAT I SAY.......

TO SUM IT ALL UP!

IT IS BETTER TO HAVE LOVED AND LOST, THAN TO NEVER HAVE LOVED AT ALL
-Alfred Lord Tennyson

"HEARTBREAKER", BY MSTRKRFT

FOR THE LOVE OF SPIRITS.....

GREAT RECIPE IF YOU LOVE PROCESSCO.

1 1/4 ounces Galliano
2 1/2 ounces sparkling apple juice
Ice
8 ounces chilled Prosecco

Combine Galliano and apple juice in a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Stir until chilled and frost is forming on the shaker, about 10 stirs. Strain between two champagne flutes and divide Prosecco evenly.

THE RULE OF THREE'S.....

is a principle in English writing that suggests that things that come in threes are inherently funnier, more satisfying, or more effective than other numbers of things. From slogans ("Go, fight, win!") to films, many things are structured in threes. There were three musketeers, three little pigs, three billy goats Gruff, Goldilocks and the three bears, and Three Stooges.

A series of three is often used to create a progression in which the tension is created, then built up, and finally released. Similarly, adjectives are often grouped together in threes in order to emphasize an idea.

TOP DESIGNERS

John Varvatos + Tom Ford

Here are two of my favorite designers. Learn more about John and Tom.

SWISS ARMY MEMORY STICK

MAX TONEY + CLASSIC ACCESSORY

Spin on American childhood classic....added to Max Toney's accessories.

EVERYBODY LOVES................

EVERYBODY + LIPSTICK + WILDFLOWERS

Brownstone House Tour: Bed-Stuy This Saturday!

"COME ON HOME TO BED-STUY"

One of our favorite rituals of the Fall! We top off the tour with brunch at one of many really cool restaurants in Bed-Stuy (Don't forget the Prosecco and OJ!), attend the outdoor festival at the historic Boys High School on Marcy Avenue then on to the tour while sipping hot chocolate walking through the leaves on the streets of Brooklyn! You can't ask for a better day!

Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc.
Presents its
31st Annual House Tour
The Legacy continues: Restore, Revitalize, Rejunevate

Saturday, October 17, 2009 -- Rain or Shine

Take a self-guided tour * Participate in Bed-Stuy Alive!
HOUSE TOUR -- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
(Tour Brochure Distributed at 11:00 am) No Exceptions
Starting point at The Historic Boys High School
832 Marcy Avenue (Putnam Avenue Entrance)

Tickets - $15.00 Advanced or $20.00 Day of Tour
ADVANCED TICKET LOCATIONS:

Brownstone Books, 409 Lewis Avenue, 718-953-7328, info@brownstonebooks.com
Lewis Gallery, 411 Lewis Avenue, 718-624-8372, lewisgallery525@aol.com
Allstate Insurance, 499 Atlantic Avenue, 718-422-0700, simonethomas@allstate.com
bushbaby, 1197 Fulton Street, 718 636-5336

www.brownstonersofbedstuy.org/
www.bedstuyalive.org

SUNDAY SHOUTIN. . .

Another hot party this weekend for all you house heads and those who aspire to be! Louie Vega is performing...need we say more!?

SUNDAY SHOUTIN
Sunday,October 18th, 2009 4pm-2am
John Davis, Joann Jimenez & REDness present
Sunday Shoutin'-The 3 Kings of House-part II

Grammy award winning DJ/Producer
Louie Vega
(Masters at Work)

Grammy award winning DJ/Producer
David Morales
(Def Mix)

Legendary DJ/producer
Tony Humphries
(Tony Records)

$15 w/advance tickets or RSVP to [masked]
$25 @door

Click here to get tickets for the Sunday Shoutin' 3 Kings Party now:

www.myspace.com/sundayshoutin
www.websterhall.com
www.sundayshoutin.tv
www.theREDness.com

GET LOVELY THIS WEEKEND!

For all of you House Music Heads out there..one of our favorite bands, TORTURED SOUL will be playing TWO SETS this Sunday, October 18th at Santos Party House, with special guests WUMMI and TOMMY BONES. First Tortured Soul Set at 10PM. Two for one drinks 8 TO 9!

RSVP at lovelynyc@torturedsoulmusic.com TO GET THE ADVANCE TICKET PRICE OF $10 NOW!!
($15 AT DOOR)

SANTOS PARTY HOUSE
96 Lafayette Street, New York

One of our favorite books as a child...

Click here to see the trailer. "WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE" a classic by distinguished author-illustrator Maurice Sendak, has been made into a feature film by director Spike Jonze combining puppetry and amazing cinematography. I can't wait to see it on the IMAX screen! The film stars Max Records as Max and Catherine Keener as his mother, with Lauren Ambrose, Chris Cooper, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara, Paul Dano, and Forest Whitaker providing the voices of some of the Wild Things. The film opens nationwide this Friday, October 16.

Now if they would only make "REALLY ROSIE" into a feature length film starring Ellen Page!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK WHERE DREAMS ARE MADE.....

There's nothin' you can't do
out of Neww Yooorrrrkkk
These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
Let's hear it for New York, New York,
Neeeew Yooorrrkkkk

INSPIRED BY JAY-Z'S "EMPIRE STATE OF MIND"

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME HOW TO GET A PAIR OF THESE....

Converse x UNDEFEATED...."Poorman’s Weapon"

The look of the kicks is inspired by old school military bomber jackets. It comes in a black nylon upper with an orange interior.

IN A SIZE 8. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OFFICIAL CARD MEMBER.......

L+W CLASSIC WILDFLOWER PERSONA

Twiggy (born Lesley Hornby; 19 September 1949) is an English model, actress, and singer, now also known by her married name of Twiggy Lawson. At 16, she became the first prominent teenage model. She was known for her large eyes, long eyelashes, and thin build, and is regarded as one of the most famous models of all time. Read more Twiggy on her website.

LIPSTICK + WILDFLOWERS LIFE LESSON OF THE DAY....

Living the good life is not about materialistic things, it's about the free gratifying things you see in everyday life.

SUNDAY BRUNCH

LIPSTICK + WILDFLOWERS + CLASSIC ADIDAS

Heading to brunch on this crisp Sunday with my babe. Felt like wearing all black, rocking Lipstick + Wildflowers crew, black cargo pants and classic Stan Smith Adidas.

LOUIS VUITTON ANIMATED MOVIE

LOUIS VUITTON + CAMILLE SCHERRER

Louis Vuitton partners with artist Camille Scherrer to present the new "Louis Vuitton : Art. Fashion and Architecture" book. Discover the animated movie created by the talented young artist and witness the book come to life. Click here to find out more.

"Mad Men" is back on AMC!

"MAD MEN" IS BACK ON AMC!

Come and jump on the band wagon! One of our favorite shows "Mad Men" is loved not only for its great story lines, but its FABULOUS 60's fashions. Betty Draper is the ultimate "Lipstick". :-) We love the neckties, skinny suits, beautiful print dresses, pill box hats and fedoras!

We love the advertising talk and spotting our favorite products that were around back in the day. Who knew Utz potato chips have been around since forever. :-)
"Mad Men" Season Three Premiere on August 16 AMC,
Sunday Nights at 10 PM

ONE IN 8 MILLION

ONE IN 8 MILLION

We came across this really cool slideshow on the New York Times website. The New York Times describes the slideshow as follows:

"New York is a city of characters. On the subway and in it's streets, from the intensit of Midtown to the intimacy of neighborhood blocks, is a 305-square-mile parade of people with something to say. This is a collection of a few of their passions and problems, relationships and routines, vocations and obsessions. A new story will be added weekly."

We were particularly drawn to Ra Ruiz's story titled "The Pier Kid". Harassed by schoolmates, Ms. Ruiz, now 22, took refuge among the gay youth hanging out at the Christopher Street pier. You will enjoy all these thought provoking stories about New Yorkers.

LIPSTICK + WILDFLOWERS LIFE LESSON OF THE DAY....

Afrokinetic presents Carmina Soul at the Old American Can Factory!

Its that time of year....our favorite outdoor party of the summer! Afrokinetic presents Carmina Soul with some of the best house, djs and artists in the New York City area and beyond. Musically connected, socially inclusive and culturally diverse, Afrokinetic events explore afro-rhythms influence on dance music worldwide; binding one of New York City's most colorful and positively charged dancefloors. With a seemless mix of afrofunk, house, soul, broken beat, Latin grooves, jazz, reggae, rock and classics; innovative music, art, dance and beautiful people come together in dynamic environments. Dance under the stars at the very cool outdoor venue, The Old American Can Factory in Brooklyn. Discover this underground party before it becomes mainstream!

EVENT INFORMATION:
Saturday, August 15
11:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Cover: $10

VENUE INFORMATION:
The Old American Can Factory
232 3rd Street, bet. 3rd + 4th Ave, Brooklyn
trains: F train to 4th Avenue, R + M to Union or 9th Street Stations

YXTABAY IN THE L + W CO-OP!

Visit the newly launched L + W CO-OP featuring beautiful designs from the best designers!

The L + W CO-OP™ grew out of a need seen by us at Lipstick + Wildflowers, particularly as students at the Fashion Institute of Technology, here in New York and as entrepreneurs, for designers to have a place to showcase their art, whether its fashion, home essentials, furniture, jewelry, bags, paintings, music or books for purchase. By bringing our clients upscale, unique and cutting edge products, we wish to expose and assist up and coming designers. This is a great opportunity for all who desire to sell their work and gain exposure.

Lipstick + Wildflowers is looking for individuals who create their own art. The L + W CO-OP™ will be a great opportunity for those who in addition to, or in place of selling their products to boutiques (wholesale and/or consignment) or vending for hours at markets, to reach a new audience on the Internet within the LGBTQ community and beyond, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This opportunity is at an extremely low cost, with no financial risk on your behalf and a great way to expose your art and sell it directly to all. This will also allow you more time to rest and create.

Contact lwcoop@lipstickandwildflowers.com for more information on this great venture.

L + W CO-OP™ welcomes photographers, musicians, writers, designers and other artisans to submit their work for review. We are looking for those who will represent the L + W CO-OP™ in a way that will maintain our brand aesthetic and integrity. If your submission fits with our image and client base, we will contact you within two (2) weeks to take it further.

THE EVIAN BABIES

We just saw the commercial and thought it was hilarious!

TOMBOYZ QUARTERLY MAGAZINE

TOMBOYZ QUARTERLY MAGAZINE

Herising Inc. was started in 2005 to challenge prevalent ideas about lesbian women of color. Fed up with the lack of positive representation in the media, partners Maxanne Cheatham, 28, and Turquoise Toppin, 26, aimed to demonstrate the strong voice and buying power of the urban gay population, and in turn, solidify the well-deserved right to be appreciated by mainstream America. The first venture of Herising Inc. is Tomboyz Quarterly Magazine.

Tomboyz Quarterly, which launched in June 2006, is a publication committed to being a vehicle for readers to find compelling and informative themes focusing on the lifestyle and community of urban gay women. With nearly 5,000 premiere issues distributed between five U.S. retail locations and four websites thus far, it is clear a solid interest in the magazine has already been established. TQ relates to the specific needs of a niche market, and is a fresh take on entertainment, fashion, health, civil rights, and news.

Take advantage of the opportunity to advertise in TQ Magazine, the nationally distributed 'Voice of the Urban Lesbian' and the official SweetHeat 2008 magazine sponsor. Email info@TomboyzQuarterly.com or call 305.491.8281 for information on ad space and rate options.

ROMANTIC!

CHAMPAGNE + TRUFFLES

Bring home these two and some flowers and suprise your baby just because.